Kai Zeng, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), is studying integrated sensing and communication. 

McGill University researchers have developed a light-detecting nanoscale structure that mimics how a neuron processes information. The neuron-like behaviour emerges from the materials themselves, reducing the energy demand associated with similar devices that rely on circuits or software.

As demand for hydrogen-energy technologies grows, so does the need for iridium, a precious metal so scarce that only about eight tons are produced worldwide each year. University of Delaware researchers have developed a green recycling process that recovers iridium, platinum and the membranes used in hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cells without relying on harsh chemicals or high-temperature burning.  The work could help address a critical supply-chain challenge while reducing waste from clean-energy technologies. The technology is now being advanced toward commercialization through University of Delaware's Office of Economic Innovations and Partnerships.

Researchers at the University of Delaware are advancing the future of lunar construction by developing building materials made from simulated moon dust. In a series of new studies, the team found that samples exposed to lunar environments outside the International Space Station remained durable, and in some cases became stronger. Complementary research used artificial intelligence to predict material performance and identified key processing characteristics for manufacturing on the moon. The findings support the potential for producing sustainable construction materials from local lunar resources for future space exploration.